Hollywood glamor, shiny embellishments on BAFTA red carpet

By Marie-Louise Gumuchian and Jayson MansarayReuters

LONDON (Reuters) - Dresses in dark colors but with plenty of embellishments, monochrome looks and the odd trouser suit dominated the red carpet at Sunday's BAFTAs, with some stars looking to old Hollywood glamor for Britain's top movie awards.

Nominees Glenn Close and Melissa McCarthy as well as award presenters Salma Hayek and Cate Blanchett all chose black frocks for the event, which boasted sparkling embroidery or sequins.

Trouser suits, seen on several red carpets this awards season, also came to London, with EE Rising Star winner Letitia Wright in an all-white ensemble and singer/actress Mary J Blige in a creation embellished with golden chains.